DOG FOOD HOWLS, COFFEE PERKS, PLMA SHOW HEARS

CHICAGO --- Coffee and dog food are among the Center Store categories that are flourishing in the private-label arena, said Ted File, senior vice -president of retail relations at Information Resources Inc. here."These seem to be the categories that are driving the bulk of private-label sales," File said at the Private Label Manufacturers Association annual trade show, held here Nov. 16 to 19.Vitamins,

CHICAGO --- Coffee and dog food are among the Center Store categories that are flourishing in the private-label arena, said Ted File, senior vice -president of retail relations at Information Resources Inc. here.

"These seem to be the categories that are driving the bulk of private-label sales," File said at the Private Label Manufacturers Association annual trade show, held here Nov. 16 to 19.